Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor

Seton Hall University; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor to lead the Civil Litigation Clinic. This role offers the chance to engage with students in practical legal education while focusing on housing law and tenant rights. The position emphasizes collaboration with fellow faculty and attorneys, providing a unique opportunity to shape future legal professionals. The role is not just about teaching; it involves overseeing real cases and contributing to community education. If you have a passion for public interest law and a strong background in housing issues, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of practice experience in housing law.
• Strong academic record and commitment to public interest law.

Responsibilities

• Teach a two-hour weekly seminar for the Civil Litigation Clinic.
• Supervise up to eight students per semester on housing-related cases.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Oral communication skills

Public interest law commitment

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor - Civil Litigation Clinic

The Center for Social Justice (CSJ) has an opening for an Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor to teach the Civil Litigation Clinic. The CSJ is home to Seton Hall Law School's vibrant clinical program including the Civil Litigation Clinic; Criminal Defense and Community Advocacy Clinic; Equal Justice Clinic; Family Law Clinic; Housing Justice and Legal Design Clinic; Immigrants' Rights/International Human Rights Clinic; Impact Litigation Clinic; and Medical Legal Partnership Clinic. The CSJ also houses the Pro Bono Service Program, the Housing Justice Project, the Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative, and the Criminal Legal Education and Reentry Project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is currently funded by the Housing Justice Project, which is an initiative established in 2021 with funding from the State of New Jersey that provides representation and support to tenants in landlord-tenant disputes and with other housing needs. There is the opportunity to collaborate with fellow faculty and attorneys in the Housing Justice Project. This is a contract faculty position for a one-year term beginning July 1, 2025, with the potential for renewal subject to funding availability and performance. The Clinical Professor will teach the two-hour weekly seminar for the Civil Litigation Clinic and supervise up to eight (8) students per semester, overseeing a diverse range of housing-related cases. These cases will focus on landlord/tenant civil litigation, including both eviction defense and affirmative housing cases. In addition, the students work on policy projects and community education. The Clinical Professor will be responsible for the Civil Litigation Clinic docket year-round and will work with legal interns during the summer. It is possible the focus of the work may shift depending on the source of funding.

Required Qualifications:

1. J.D. degree

2. Minimum of five years of practice experience as an attorney in housing, landlord-tenant, and/or poverty law

3. Strong academic record

4. Excellent writing and oral communication skills

5. Commitment to public interest law

Desired Qualifications:

Preference for bar admission in New Jersey, or at least one other state bar with ability to immediately seek waiver to practice in New Jersey, and in good standing.

Law school teaching experience a plus.

Salary Grade:

FA01 - Faculty

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.

Advertised: 06 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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